7. Tampa Bay Rays (8)

Did they wait too long to start their closing sprint? They have to pass the A's and Angels to reach the playoffs. The rest of the American League would be happy not to face a playoff rotation built around David Price, James Shields, Jeremy Hellickson and Matt Moore.

Did they wait too long to start their closing sprint? They have to pass the A's and Angels to reach the playoffs. The rest of the American League would be happy not to face a playoff rotation built around David Price, James Shields, Jeremy Hellickson and Matt Moore. (RAY STUBBLEBINE, REUTERS)

Did they wait too long to start their closing sprint? They have to pass the A's and Angels to reach the playoffs. The rest of the American League would be happy not to face a playoff rotation built around David Price, James Shields, Jeremy Hellickson and Matt Moore.RAY STUBBLEBINE, REUTERS